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Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bird perched on a wire with a forested hill in the background.
A compact bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.
A small, open shed with a red door, a hanging hammock, a sink, and a small stool.
A small, single-story shed with a red door and green siding, located in a grassy area with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, brand new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta Jons! This site is spacious, closest to the shower and closest to the exit for an early start! 3 miles from beautiful Dupont State Forest, where you will find miles of hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails with a waterfall around every bend. Turn the other direction out of the campground and in ten minutes you will enter Pisgah National Forest, with more breathtaking views and gifts of Nature! You are within 15 minutes of Brevard, N.C. or Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first-class restaurants! Come, enjoy the southern Blue Ridge Mountains and make your story a part of our story!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be aware, hazards of creekside camping
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1934240vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Penrose

Located in Penrose, this campsite is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Bracken Preserve, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Penrose, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Caesars Head State Park - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Brevard College - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! located?

Situated on a river, this campsite is within 6 miles (10 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Cedar Rock. Davidson River and Sideways Farm & Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Scott

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